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religion

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɪdʒ(ə)n/

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Definition of religion

noun

[mass noun]

the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods:ideas about the relationship between science and religion
[count noun] a particular system of faith and worship:the world’s great religions
[count noun] a pursuit or interest followed with great devotion:consumerism is the new religion

Phrases

get religion: informal be converted to religious belief and practices: he got religion and gave his money to the poor

Derivatives

religionless

Origin:

Middle English (originally in the sense 'life under monastic vows'): from Old French, or from Latin religio(n-) 'obligation, bond, reverence', perhaps based on Latin religare 'to bind'

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religion

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Phrases

get religion

Derivatives

religionless

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